Sonitpur Police Recover Explosives Ahead of Republic Day

Sonitpur Police, led by DSP Debasish Kashyap, recovered five grenades and three detonators from Dhekiajuli, Assam, following a tip-off. The explosives were buried in a rubber plantation.

One grenade with a damaged pin was safely secured, with the Army’s Bomb Disposal squad handling its disposal. SP Deepak Das praised the operation, ensuring public safety before Republic Day.

The banned ULFA-I has called for a boycott of the celebrations, announcing a shutdown in Assam, Nagaland, and Arunachal from 1 pm to 6 pm tomorrow. Investigations into the explosives’ origin are ongoing.